July 4, 2013

Via the CHL In the days since the draft, there’s been lots of talk as to whether or not Calgary’s 6th overall pick should play in the NHL next season. There’s a narrative out there about “rushing” players and how it’s bad: but I feel like if an 18 year old is ready to play…

Word from the insiders on twitter is that the Maple Leafs have waived Mikhail Grabovski for the purposes of buying him out today. This is a prelude to unrestricted free agency opening up this weekend (and possible re-signing Tyler Bozak). It’s a comically poor decision for Toronto who are one of the worst…

(Author’s note: If you are one of those people who thinks I am too negative about the way the Flames are run, I advise you skip this column for reasons which the headline should make obvious. There’s nothing here for you.) 1. Let’s get the good thing out of the way It has…